Hyundai Elantra (1996–2000)
Compact cars2nd generationgas32.3 cu ft max
Trunk
66
VE SCORE
Good Volumetric Efficiency for a compact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
Sedan with rear seats folded
secondary sourceSource: www.autopadre.com — secondary source · community verification wanted
Sedan trunk
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Cargo dimensions
sedan
| Measurement | Sedan trunk | Sedan with rear seats folded |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 324 L / 11.4 cu ft[1] | 916 L / 32.3 cu ft[2] |
| Floor length | not published | 152 cm / 60.0 in[2] |
| Floor width (narrowest) | not published | 95 cm / 37.2 in[2] |
| Confidence | Secondary source | Secondary source |
- www.auto123.com · Secondary source
- www.autopadre.com · Secondary source
wagon
| Measurement | Wagon cargo |
|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 915 L / 32.3 cu ft[1] |
| Confidence | Secondary source |
- www.auto123.com · Secondary source
No front trunk (frunk).
Last verified Aug 4, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1996–2000 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 21 | 29 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1996–2000 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 20 | 29 |
Related
Other generations
All Hyundai Elantra generations
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Compare with
Hyundai Elantra (1996–2000) vs Honda Accord (1990–1993): cargo volume, floor, opening and lift-over side by side.